In order to qualify to receive state funds for your child, you must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) through the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.
Please visit this link for more information and to apply for the COE at Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) - Manatee ELC (elc-manatee.org).
The State of Florida Division of Early Learning requires proof that you are a resident of Florida, and that your child is four years old by September 1st or age five after February 1 and they have not already attended a VPK program.